All my life, I've never had one single best friend. Throughout high school, it was always the four of us. We all have very different personalities and backgrounds, but we made it work. We were together so often that our parents became best friends too. Now in college, my group of close friends has expanded. The five of us who met at school spend almost all of our time together, whether it be studying, complaining about Union food, or procrastinating by watching Netflix. Having a large but close group of best friends has many benefits, and I can't imagine my life any other way.
1. The definition of Squad Goals
Whenever we're together, we become unstoppable. We have a million inside jokes, a million photos together, and have shared a million laughs. Wherever we go, we always have a good time, because we're together. People always comment on how much fun we have, how well we all get along, and how even though we're different, we all fit together.
2. Unlimited outfit options
With five closets at my disposal, I never have an outfit crisis. Chances are, someone is bound to have a blue shirt that will go well with my new brown boots. Different personalities also allow for different fashion styles, depending on what I need. The one with all black in her wardrobe is great for a night on the town; the one with neutrals and business casuals is great for an interview, and the one with the comfy sweaters is perfect for a study session.
3. Five very different personalities
Our personalities are great for different emotional needs. If I ever need to cry, I know who to go to for tissues. I wouldn't go to her if I needed tough love though, because someone else knows how to better dish that out. For a venting session, I would turn to the one who lets me get everything off my chest without letting me go too far. But she's different from the girl I'd go to hear a stupid dad joke or bad pun. Together, we all compliment each other.
4. Group messages
The best group messages come from large best friend groups, because anything is fair game. Blowing up someone's phone when you know she's in class is entertaining, because she'll have to read everything to catch up with the conversation. Coming out of a workout to 234 unread text messages from the squad always begs the question "Oh God, what did I miss?!" Analysis of texts from crushes is a must. The dredging up of embarrassing middle school photos and sharing them, reminds us all how far we've come. The best friend group chat is like the highlights reel of friendship.
5. Best support system
My best friends are more like family. They have my back through the breakups, the makeups, the wins, the losses, and I have theirs. If someone lands the internship she's been worried about, the rest of us all celebrate with her. If someone gets dumped, we all have her back. We're the first to give him dirty looks and bring her chocolate if she's sad. Everything is a group effort, which makes a good grade or a bad day a little better.
6. Never go it alone
One best friend is great, but five best friends is even greater. Someone will always want to get fro-yo with you; someone will always be dying to see that movie too; someone will always agree to be your plus-one to that family wedding. If one person is busy, that's okay because chances are, the three others aren't. There is a power in numbers, and you become close in all different ways. Having a large group of best friends allowed me to learn how to love uniquely and deeply. They are my soul sisters, and teach me more about myself than I ever thought possible.
